EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

GRADE FRWK07, SALARY: £20,133 - £21,866 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

In response to Covid-19 and the unprecedented rise in unemployment, Framework is expanding its employment services to meet this emerging need.  We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who have experience of supporting and motivating people into employment.

Our employment programmes have opportunities to work in various locations across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire through both outreach and agile working arrangements.

The successful candidates will:

• be self-motivated and looking for a unique challenge

• feel confident delivering employability support both one to one and in group settings

• have excellent local knowledge of local support services and employment opportunities

• have excellent knowledge of benefits, including in-work benefits

• be able to motivate participants and support them to achieve their goals

• have experience of working towards challenging targets

• have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

Interview Date: 28/08/20

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

Are you passionate about making a difference for people living with a cancer diagnosis? Do you have experience of being or managing volunteers? Do you believe that care and support should be person centred? If so, then this could be the role for you.

Self Help UK is proud to be working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver our innovative Beyond Diagnosis Service that provides fully trained volunteers to offer one-to-one practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer and encourage the uptake of cancer self help groups and self-care support. Following the success of the project in Nottinghamshire, Macmillan Cancer Support have funded the extension of the project for approximately 18 months to April 2022 (continuation funding will be a goal of the project team).

Working closely with the Macmillan Gateway Co-ordinators who will undertake holistic needs assessments and develop initial support plans, you will support those people with cancer who have on-going support needs relating to their cancer diagnosis, linking them with a volunteer and/or a self-help group, liaising with health professionals as required and reviewing their needs as appropriate.

Supporting the volunteers, you will provide coordination of the service and liaison with referral agencies, primary and secondary care and local cancer support organisations to maximise the uptake of our service by people affected by cancer.  Confident in working with health professionals, patients, carers and volunteers, you will bring your passion for supporting people to enable people living with cancer to realise their potential to take control of their own lives.

The service covers Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood. You will need to be prepared to work/travel throughout this area though likely to have either a ‘north’ or ‘south’ lead as there are 2 posts available.

If you are interested in being part of this amazing service we want to hear from you.

For an application pack please visit our website.

Please note that we do  not accept CV’s and we do not acknowledge receipt of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interview date: Tuesday 15th pm, Weds 16th am/pm or Thursday 17th September pm.  If you cannot attend on any of the dates then I regret we will not be able to offer alternative dates for interview. However, if one of the dates is difficult for you please let us know and we will attempt to accommodate this wherever possible.

Are you passionate about making a difference for people living with a cancer diagnosis? Do you have experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers? If so, then this could be the role for you.

Self Help UK is proud to be working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver our innovative Beyond Diagnosis Service that provides fully trained volunteers to offer one-to-one practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer and encourage the uptake of cancer self help groups and self-care support. Following the success of the project in Nottinghamshire, Macmillan Cancer Support have funded the extension of the project for approximately 18 months to April 2022 (continuation funding will be a goal of the project team).

Working closely with the Macmillan Gateway Co-ordinators and the Beyond Diagnosis Support Workers you will establish and maintain a volunteer pool able to support the services offering brief practical interventions and longer term emotional support to people living with cancer. You will also support the set-up of self-help groups where service users express an interest.

You will ensure volunteers are offered a wide ranging option of volunteer roles, contributing to the service development and improvement as well as directly supporting service users. You will be knowledgeable about how to recruit volunteers to reflect the diversity of the local populations and a broad skill base to enable a wide service offer.

The service covers Nottingham City, Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe, Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood. You will need to be prepared to work/travel throughout this area.

If you are interested in being part of this amazing service we want to hear from you.

For an application pack please visit our website. 

Please note that we do  not accept CVs and we do not acknowledge receipt of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interview date: Tuesday 15th pm, Weds 16th am/pm or Thursday 17th September pm.  If you cannot attend on any of the dates then I regret we will not be able to offer alternative dates for interview. However, if one of the dates is difficult for you please let us know and we will attempt to accommodate this wherever possible.

You will be passionate and experienced in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable girls (11-19 year olds). Love4Life’s specialism is helping teenage girls to build healthy self-esteem and body image as well as having a strong focus on quality relationships and sex education. 

We are looking for a dynamic fundraising professional who can help lead us into our next stage of growth as a charity. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, visionary, creative, and compassionate, who recognises the challenges facing refugees as they rebuild their lives in the UK, as well as the great potential they possess, and the opportunities needed to realise this potential.

Imagine this…

You're packed in the back of a grubby van driving through an unknown land. You hear your smugglers exchanging a coarse joke. You look out of the tiny opening in the window beside you and watch the sun setting on another uncomfortable day. The smugglers promised you safety from violence. Right now, though, safety feels like a distant memory...

Refugees have been forcibly displaced from their home. Their lives have been invaded by violence, war or persecution.

Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity that exists to help refugees settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. We have been helping strangers become neighbours since 2005.

In line with the Christian ethos and values of Upbeat Communities, and due to the strategic importance and seniority of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

About us.

Upbeat Communities was founded in response to the needs of refugees arriving in the UK and the stories they shared of their lives and their journeys. Through building relationships with those from refugee communities we were able to identify their needs and the best ways to respond.

One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network. Relationships and connectedness can help overcome the many challenges faced by those seeking refuge. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community.

Our name reflects our vision to see thriving, positive communities where refugees can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

We greet new arrivals with our Welcome Boxes befriending project. We offer free English classes and community activities to help refugees (adults and children) integrate. We empower refugees to rebuild their lives through Host Derby (temporary accommodation), mentoring (careers guidance) and the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, which local authorities contract us to deliver. We also empower the local community through awareness raising. Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:

We work to WELCOME
We create COMMUNITY
We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY

We exist to EMPOWER
We are committed to CREATIVITY
We run on RELATIONSHIPS
We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL

We have COMPASSION at our core

Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos is the motivation for all our work. It is the reason why we do what we do. It is to work together to demonstrate God’s love to refugees who have been displaced by war, conflict or persecution. We are inspired by the message, life and example of Jesus through which God’s unconditional love for all people is expressed. It compels us to love our neighbours as ourselves. It is through relationships, with each other and those whom we seek to work with, that we practice and demonstrate our ethos. We seek to live out Jesus’ command to “welcome the stranger” by building mutually enriching relationships with those who are seeking sanctuary in our country.

Context of the role.

We currently have a diverse range of income streams including grants, local authority contracts, one-off donations, regular giving and earned income. Our 3-year strategic plan has identified a number of areas of development which will require increased funding for the charity. Our income for each of the last 2 financial years has been ~£500K but we are looking to increase this across all current income streams, in particular our grant funding, as well as developing new areas of growth including corporate and major donor giving.

In order to achieve this, we have created a new role of Head of Fundraising and are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. The Head of Fundraising will develop and lead on our long term fundraising strategy in line with our organisation-wide strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love resourcing our team with the finances to deliver the best possible services to those we work with. The candidate will be committed to, actively demonstrate, and take a lead in the delivery of our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our mission and vision.

About You.

Are you passionate about communicating a message of hope and transformation that will engage current donors as well as recruit new supporters in financing our work of welcoming refugees and helping strangers become neighbours?

Are you a leader who can inspire the Upbeat team with a vision for fundraising and generating new income for the charity?

Are you committed to living out your Christian faith in the workplace through prayer, worship, leadership and action?

Are you a catalyst in cultivating long term relationships with individuals, churches, businesses and grant funders?

Are you meticulous in your approach to project/campaign planning and delivery and can work well at both the strategic and operational level?

Do you thrive in an environment that can change quickly and needs creative and agile responses, often needing flexibility to manage the competing demands on your time?

Are you comfortable working digitally, embracing new developments in tech, whilst also confident in more traditional approaches to fundraising including bid writing and engaging relationally with major donors and grant funders?

Are you committed to standing alongside refugees, providing welcome and support as they rebuild their lives as well as listening and learning from those who remain resilient in the face of great difficulty?

Are you an experienced Fundraising Manager looking for a new challenge, an ambitious fundraising professional looking to develop your skills and experience, or maybe someone who hasn’t worked in the charity sector previously but has some amazing transferrable skills gained in the public or private sector?

If that describes you, then you sound like the perfect fit!

Please read the full job description/ person specification attached before applying.

There is no set deadline for this post. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

It is likely initial interviews will be carried out online, with second stage interviews taking place in person.

All applicants need to submit a CV and covering letter explaining why they would be a fantastic fit for the role.

Senior Clinical Therapist (Creative Arts)

They are looking for individuals who are flexible, responsive and passionate about supporting recovery to children and young people who have been affected by child sexual abuse, and whom are excited to work with their small team supporting their beliefs and values:

Location: Nottingham - Post holder will be required to have their own transport to travel to support clients at various community venues e.g. schools, home address across Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £28,000 to £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience and skills)

Benefits: Working for a friendly team that invests in the professional development of all staff, with both internal and external training and regular clinical supervision; provision of Employee Assistance Programme. 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays.

Closing date: Wednesday 19 August at 17:00

Senior Clinical Therapist (Creative Arts) Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee and deliver a therapeutic service to children, young people and safe family members following a disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse (CSA) alongside our established senior clinical therapist
• Provision of oversight between Imara teams: therapy, CHISVA and business to facilitate smooth running of service delivery alongside CEO, senior clinical therapist and other senior leads in the service
• Provision of management supervision to their team of creative arts therapists
• Develop, promote and deliver training within Imara and externally to a wider audience
• Attend networking events and represent Imara CIO as requested.
• Contribute to the development of new projects and funding applications as appropriate.
• Actively engage with other team members and work constructively with colleagues and managers in all aspects of the work, promoting the wellbeing of the therapeutic team.
• Work closely alongside the therapeutic safeguarding lead within the team to support staff with safeguarding referrals in her absence.
• Develop, oversee and deliver their early intervention therapy service to family/individuals.
• Alongside senior clinical therapist: complete regular skills audit; identify any gaps in skills base and promote relevant Continuous Professional Development for therapists
• Oversight of trainee therapist’s placements within the team: offering clinical supervision, monitoring wellbeing and liaising with University placement staff as required
• Active role in provision of commissioned work: therapy; consultation; supervision and training to promote diverse income streams for the service
• Respond to clinical queries within the team

About you:

The successful candidate will be committed to their values, objectives and beneficiaries. Other essential skills and qualities include:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant subject
• A recognised professional qualification in creative arts therapies at a minimum of diploma level with accredited membership of either, HCPC, BACP or UKCP.
• Safeguarding training and experience
• Experience of working with survivors of sexual violence
• Proven experience of providing direct therapeutic support to children, young people and vulnerable adults who have experienced trauma and loss. Experience of using a trauma-specific intervention (e.g. EMDR; EFT; PICT ) would be desirable.
• Eligible to work in the UK
• An enhanced disclosure and barring service check
• Willing to access training relating to duties
• Able to work unsociable hours and to travel as required
• Own transport and holds valid driving licence and business insurance
• Willing to undertake Police Vetting Level 2
• Qualification in clinical supervision would be desirable

You may have experience of the following: Senior Clinical Therapist, Clinical Therapist, HCPC, Clinical Lead, Clinical Supervisor, etc.

Ref: 93779

The post holder will be the key component in our management of finances and the various paperwork involved in managing properties, such as safety certificates and other documents needed to evidence our robust systems to ensure our properties and therefore residents are provided with safe and secure homes. 

About Us

We are a very small but dynamic team, working hard to give the best service to our residents. We are also very much a learning organisation and do allocate specific areas of work to team members based on a strengths-based approach. We work very well together and welcome having new team members with us.  

You will be a people person, who is passionate about social justice and ensuring our residents receive the best quality support whilst they live in our housing. You will have demonstratable skills in advocacy ensuring our residents are able to access all the services they need and are entitled to. This sometimes will mean pushing people to help, sometimes when they don’t want to, but should. Fighting for the rights of our residents is a key part of who we are and you will be supported through your journey with us.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th August 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Previous applicant need not apply.
• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [26th August 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.

• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.

• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.

• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.

• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.

• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.

• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 

• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.

• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.

• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.

• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.

• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).

• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.

• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.

• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.

• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.

• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.

• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods [Ramadan, Qurbani and Emergencies].
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification:

Essential Requirements: Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum degree level ideally in  management/Accountancy or business qualification and membership of appropriate professional body.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working as a finance coordinator within the not for profit sector or Public Authority (Local or National Government

• Experience of managing /assisting financial operations in an organisation or as second-in-command in a larger organisation. 

• Experience of leading, managing and motivating non-finance functions such as HR, legal, facilities and administration highly desirable.

Essential Requirements: Skills

• Strong management capabilities with the ability to hire, inspire, and maintain a team of top professionals, interns, and consultants.
• Demonstrated budgeting skills and solid experience in financial systems, with a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and profit and non-profit accounting and accounting systems. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the financial reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.
• Good level of knowledge with audit, compliance and internal control issues, and best practices related to risk management and insurance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

In addition to which,

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 26th August 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by / after the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

SUPPORT WORKER X2, NORTH NOTTS MOVING FORWARD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 37HPW, FRWK03 £16,915 - £18,430 FTE, PERMANENT

North Notts Moving Forward is a floating support service for people with mental health needs, based at The Exchange in Newark.  We support people to live in the community with greater independence and improved quality of life.

You will have to help identify individual support needs, deliver support via individually tailored support plans to help the service users achieve their goals, and help review their progress and achievements. You will be expected to work effectively within a team and carry your own caseload.

You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of the needs of people struggling with mental health issues.  Experience of completing case files would be helpful, as well as a good working knowledge of benefits, housing law, debt support and any other issues related to the person’s ability to live independently.

You must have a current driving licence and access to a car.

For more information please contact Pauline Jones

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Support Planner / ASYE

1 year fixed term contract, from September 2020

Various locations across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Lincolnshire and Sheffield

Salary: £17,729

37 hpw (shift and weekends work to be expected)

Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker interested in working in the voluntary sector?

Endorsed by Skills for care to assess within the Professional Capabilities Framework and Adult Social Work Knowledge and skills statement. Framework has a number of temporary one year posts available to Newly Qualified Social Workers wishing to undertake a meaningful ASYE experience.

Successful candidates would be employed as an ASYE Support Planner for 80% of their ASYE year, 20% is reserved for ASYE learning and development. This will be a non-statutory role providing many opportunities for skilful social work to be undertaken.

You will be supported by an experienced and qualified registered social worker working at Practice Development Educator Level or higher.

What's in it for you?

Framework's weekly teaching programme will offer a range of learning and development activities. You will also receive regular reflective supervision with a qualified social work mentor and support of in service line management and a generous HR support package. There will be the opportunity for training alongside statutory sector ASYE candidates.

In return, Framework seeks candidates;

• Who are Newly Qualified Social Worker (Qualified within 2 years)

• That are HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) registered

• Committed to working in the voluntary sector

• Who recognise the benefits this opportunity will bring to their career development

Framework was shortlisted for a 2014/15 Skills for Care Accolade - Best employer support for the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) is a vibrant local charity, working with and for asylum seekers and refugees. We operate a busy Centre in Nottingham, providing advice, advocacy, practical support, and social and educational activities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced VPRS Team Leader with excellent management and leadership skills. You will have a proven track record of leading a team and excellent safeguarding knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of caseworkers contributing working with refugees resettled under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and helping them to rebuild their lives.

We are seeking a Caseworker for the Specialist Advice Team. The role will require but will not be limited to, undertaking initial needs assessments with service users, and new refugees with positive leave to remain, carrying and maintaining own caseload with a mixture of asylum seekers and refugees both families and single clients, supporting individuals to address their needs through case follow ups, case working and signposting to appropriate support services and undertaking training relevant to role. The role will also require supporting the general advice drop in sessions.

The role sits within the Specialist Advice Team supervised by the Advice Services Team Leader.

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working with a wide range people?

Do you see the potential in ideas as well as the challenges?

Are you passionate about your community? 

The National Lottery Community is looking for a Funding Officer to join our Midlands regional team and work in across an area covering the City of Nottingham to ensure that our funding responds to what matters to our local communities. You will build long-term relationships with people and organisations, talk about their ideas and ambitions and assess funding requests providing useful feedback and support.

About the Role

Funding Officers are responsible for our grant-making activity, including pre-application support, assessment, grant management and shared learning. You will ensure that our funding responds to the local context as well as challenging yourself and colleagues to continually improve the way we work across the Midlands region.

You will build long term relationships with people and organisations in the area you cover. This will include reaching out to new groups, supporting people who are applying, and continuing the relationship after a grant has been awarded.

You will be responsible for understanding how an organisation’s ideas align with our funding priorities and making good judgements about when to take an application further or when to signpost to other opportunities.

You will combine local knowledge, understanding of best practice and the experience of grant holders to make informed recommendations about who and what we fund.

You will represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact (COVID-19 dependant).

You’ll be part of a team of Funding Officers, led by a Funding Manager.

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, flexible working considered

Interview date: 7 September

Essential Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at a number of different levels
• Ability to manage your own time and workload with minimal supervision
• Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate

Desirable Criteria

• Assessment and reporting writing
• Demonstrate sound IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes

For You

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

How to Apply

Visit our website on The National Lottery Community Fund for further details about the vacancy and our application process.

Equal Opportunities

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.